Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

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Magic Kingdom

With the Magic band we were alomost able to hit every ride we wanted to ride without a long wait. The children had a blast doing the sorcerers and pirates challenge. Already plannning our next visit for next year

Tips for Families

Bring lots of money, a big gig photo card, ibuprofrin and you will be able to go from open to close and make family memories you will never forget.

Pompano Beach, Florida

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So much fun!

Disney World certainly knows how to make a family vacation fun. I can't imagine any other place that has the same high level of "magic" that Disney has achieved. We try to go every year, and make each trip special. Last year we were able to see each and every princess. My daughter was SO amazed and impressed. The funny thing is, the princesses even made my son feel included and special. He was the little "prince" and he was almost glowing from their attention. We are hoping to go again this year and try some new things!

Tips for Families

Take a break in the afternoon! Go back to your hotel room and have the kids take a nap (maybo you should take one, too). Your kids may not thank you, but later on in the evening YOU will be *so* grateful you did it.

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Amazing

We went for my son's 4th birthday and it was the best time that I have had at the Magic Kingdom in years. The staff went out of their way to make it extra special for my son. We went on a Monday so the crowd was low.

Trout Run, Pennsylvania

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Magic in the air

I am a Disney Addict and I visit Disneyland just to suppress my addiction in between the Disney World Trips! Planning the trip is almost as exciting as visiting the parks themselves. I love the Magic Kingdom because I can let go of all my worries and troubles and just live in Fantasyland. Pure bliss entertainment and magic. Plus I have even more fun than the kids. It's so important to spend time with loved ones and there is no better way than a Disney Adventure!

Tips for Families

Rider swap is amazing if you use it in conjunction with FastPass you will hardly ever have to wait in line and remember ride lines are shorter during parades and fireworks. Plus extra magic hours are given when you stay in the Disney Hotels!!

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First time visit with the kids, do plan to see Magic Kingdom first

First time visit with the boys when they were 3 and 4 years old.....we took the advise from a blogger to save MK for last or at least the second day. We were sadly disappointed when we discovered our kids didn't like our choice of Animal Kingdom first. We decided to surprise the kids prior to arriving to WDW, and did not tell them until we drove in through the gates. Since we purchased Magic your way tickets and not park hopper tickets, we were stuck with hearing, " Where is the castle?" all day long. Animal Kingdom was a waste of time for my boys at that age and the safari was boring to them. As my husband I enjoyed AK we tried to make it up to them. Looking at Mickey and Minnie in safari clothing didn't seem to do the trick for them. On the other hand when we arrived at the Magic Kingdom, it was truly magical for them. We had "arrived"! All were very happy and enthusiastic, and I cried for joy all day and night. Another tip: I wanted to get my son the mickey mouse chocolate covered ice-cream novelty. Warning: a big mess and a change of clothing was needed. We were there on a cool-ish day in December and chocolate melted all over clothing and the stroller. Ha, we had fun with it! Also, another person mentioned that parking at various hotels was free. While yes, there weren't any additional charges, you have to pay for parking at the gate, well before getting to the hotels. I guess if you are staying at one of the Disney properties they may not charge you? A magical place and worth doing a little homework before going. Read many reviews and make up your mind what would work for you. We packed snacks and drinks each day and had extra time not having to wait in line or pay a lot for a snack. Now that we don't use a stroller we may look into getting a locker to stash our things. Compliments to Disney on their professionalism in MK. The other parks did not compare. Customer service top notch-while few attractions were open when the Fantasy Land was opening. The staff assisted in moving the crowd to one side of the pathway or the other, eliminating problems. All was done with a smile and without an attitude. Very gracious! This type of service makes you want to keep coming back!

Tips for Families

see above think about what would make your kids happy, you know them best. Know what you are willing to spend in the park each day, some food items can be high. A hot dog for $10.00, granted it was a really good hot dog. We brought in food other days. There are places to get fruit and gluten-free things(if you ask). I was happy to settle down near the Liberty section for the Electrical parade at night and there were many healthy snack foods being sold. I think I saw corn on the cob, dried cranberry packs, apples! Balloons range in price. I wanted to get my kids the $15.Mickey Mouse, light up balloon, others are less. Some food was messy, consider packing an extra set of clothing if your kids are young or get messy easily. Wipes of some sort help too. Have fun like me, looking through the eyes of your kids!

Rural Hall, North Carolina

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Gets better each time!

Disney World is good for kids of any age, really. My teenager and tween enjoy it everytime we go. I have checked out blogs and websites to get info you wouldn't normally know about. We finally did the pin trading thing, and the kids loved it!

Southwick, Massachusetts

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Amazing trip to Magic Kingdom- memories galore!

We recently went to Magic Kingdom wi our 3 little boys. It could not have be any more magical. From the second we got to the parking lot gates, to the monorail, to the park gates and in the park, we had an amazing time. The park is gorgeous. It was so clean, and everyone was so friendly. We spent the day riding rides, eating delicious treats, admiring the scenery, and watching the nighttime fireworks and parade. The day was absolutely perfect, and we can't wait to go back with the family. We just wished we lived closer!

Tips for Families

Start your day early. Be at MK before the lark opens to see the rope drop show, where all of the characters ride the train in, and sing and dance before the gates are opened. The lines are much shorter early in the day. We got a lot of rides done without much of a wait. We took a break midday and got to do everything we wanted to.

Astoria, New York

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Happiest place on Earth. F'real.

This was the best. On this trip, we spent part of three or four days at the Magic Kingdom to really take everything in. New Fantasyland is amazing, and we can't wait to go back and ride the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Classics I got to experience for the first time include Mickey's Philharmagic, Belle's Enchanted Tales, and the Tomorrowland Peoplemover (shame on me for never having ridden it before!). From shows to rides to character experiences, this was a magical experience from start to finish. We can't wait to go back. I mean, Splash Mountain was closed. So we're just gonna hafta go back, right? ;)

Tips for Families

Crystal Palace was a great character meal, with surprisingly fresh and tasty food for a buffet!